We are the world's largest independent ground engineering specialist, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost effective foundation solutions. Our reputation is built on engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation.

Our services are used across the construction sector in infrastructure, industrial, commercial, residential and environmental projects. We have unrivalled coverage in Europe, North America, Australia, and South Africa and a growing presence in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.

With an annual turnover of £1.5bn, we have around 9,000 staff world-wide with offices in more than 40 countries.

Our businesses
http://www.keller.co.uk/aboutkeller/businesses.aspx







Keller adds 7.3 percent after the engineering company reports first-half profits that more than trebled from a year ago.

"Keller's interim results show that the group is now back on the front foot after several difficult years of unprecedented volume declines in most of its key markets," Numis Securities says in a research note.

Numis maintains an "add" rating on Keller shares, while Investec keeps a "buy" rating, describing Keller's results as an "encouraging set of interims."

Thanks skinny, the company is riding on the US recovery. Some of my others have taken a hit/ bashing today.

Acquisition(s)
PRNW


For immediate release
Monday, 7 January 2013





Keller Group plc



Acquisition of Geo-Foundations Contractors, Inc. (Canada)





Keller Group plc ("Keller" or "the Group"), the international ground
engineering specialist, announces that the Group has acquired Geo-Foundations
Contractors, Inc. ("Geo-Foundations"), a Toronto-based specialist geotechnical
contractor.



The consideration, paid in cash from the Group's existing facilities, was
C$9.2m (£5.7m), including an estimated C$0.6m (£0.4m) of acquired net debt.



Geo-Foundations principally serves eastern Canada, where it offers design-build
solutions to the construction and mining industries. It has built a strong
engineering reputation and has grown its revenue to around C$20m (£12.4m) in
2012. The business specialises in micro-piling, ground anchors, and specialty
grouting services which, whilst well established in the US, are still
relatively new to the Canadian market. A combination of increasing market
acceptance of these techniques in Canada, along with the introduction of ground
improvement techniques and assistance from Keller's existing US business, is
expected to fuel significant growth over time.





Commenting on the acquisition, Justin Atkinson, Chief Executive of Keller,
said:



"Keller has worked in partnership with Geo-Foundations on a number of projects
in recent years, building a relationship of mutual respect. I am confident
that, together, we are well-positioned to fully exploit the opportunities in
this attractive market.



"This acquisition builds on our strong track record of expanding into higher
growth geographic regions through both organic growth and targeted
acquisitions."

The ftse small cap index has given great rewards in 2012 and I hope for 2013.
Keller outpaced the FTSE All-Share index by 141%, Findel 142% and Thomas cook 197%. (not convinced about TC, will it last?) . Picked 2 out of the three best. The hard bit now is to pick some for 2013. Greencore could be one.

£1 million and £2 million pound buys just come in.

:-))

may i ask when you got into this one DC, lovely chart.,.

They have just purchased a company. There should be a lot more in the tank yet, just at the back of your mind one piece of bad news and the sp pays a huge price.

weldone you.,.

Lets hope your Lonmin matches this.

up almost £1 in 2013 no pause at the moment, another 50p odd and we are getting towards the shares 5 yr high.

http://www.barchart.com/opinions/stocks/KLR.LS

Highlights include:



· Record revenue of £1,317.5m (2011: £1,154.3m), up 14%



· Profit before tax doubled to £43.5m (2011: £21.9m)



· Business improvement initiatives yielding good results



· Earnings per share of 45.9p (2011: 24.8p)



· Strong cash generation reduces year-end net debt to £51.2m (2011: £102.5m), representing

0.6x EBITDA (2011: 1.4x)



· Total dividend maintained at 22.8p, with dividend cover of 2.0x (2011: 1.1x)





Justin Atkinson, Keller Chief Executive said:



"These results reflect an improved performance in three of our four divisions, driven by a combination of the self-help measures taken across the Group and a strong performance by our business in North America, where market conditions continue to improve. Whilst our EMEA division faced very challenging markets across most of Europe, resulting in a first-half loss, its performance improved as the year progressed and it made a profit for the year as a whole.



"Overall, we are confident that 2013 will be another year of progress and that the measures we have taken, and continue to take, will further improve and develop our business





http://www.moneyam.com/action/news/showArticle?id=4547810

Keller doubles profit

4 March 2013 | 07:13am

StockMarketWire.com - Ground engineering specialist Keller Group reported record revenue of £1.317bn in the year to end-December, up 14% from £1.154bn the previous year.

Profit before tax doubled to £43.5m (2011: £21.9m).

Earnings per share were 45.9p (2011: 24.8p).

Strong cash generation reduced year-end net debt to £51.2m (2011: £102.5m), representing 0.6x EBITDA (2011: 1.4x)

Total dividend was maintained at 22.8p, with dividend cover of 2.0x (2011: 1.1x).

Justin Atkinson, CEO, said: "These results reflect an improved performance in three of our four divisions, driven by a combination of the self-help measures taken across the Group and a strong performance by our business in North America, where market conditions continue to improve. Whilst our EMEA division faced very challenging markets across most of Europe, resulting in a first-half loss, its performance improved as the year progressed and it made a profit for the year as a whole.

"Overall, we are confident that 2013 will be another year of progress and that the measures we have taken, and continue to take, will further improve and develop our business."



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As of Mar 02, 2013, the consensus forecast amongst 8 polled investment analysts covering Keller Group plc advises that the company will outperform the market. This has been the consensus forecast since the sentiment of investment analysts improved on Oct 19, 2012. The previous consensus forecast advised investors to hold their position in Keller Group plc.

Keller Group PLC (KLR:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 802.00. Over this period, the share price is up 90.53%.

Keller Group: Liberum Capital raises target price from 588p to 788p and maintains a hold recommendation.

Keller Group: Goldman Sachs moves target price from 980p to 1000p and leaves its buy recommendation unchanged.


As of Mar 22, 2013, the consensus forecast amongst 8 polled investment analysts covering Keller Group plc advises that the company will outperform the market. This has been the consensus forecast since the sentiment of investment analysts improved on Oct 19, 2012. The previous consensus forecast advised investors to hold their position in Keller Group plc.

Ex dividend 3 April payment 11 May 15.2p

Came up on my system today and previously a couple of week back DC.

Featured it on Chart Attack thread but went for another, but may buy tuesday.

Looks to have some solid momentum and oscillators looking positive.

Thanks goldfinger. I will be singing from the roof tops if these hit 900p, will be 100% up. Happy Easter.

As of Mar 29, 2013, the consensus forecast amongst 8 polled investment analysts covering Keller Group plc advises that the company will outperform the market. This has been the consensus forecast since the sentiment of investment analysts improved on Oct 19, 2012. The previous consensus forecast advised investors to hold their position in Keller Group plc.